Truth, Lying, and Credibility 2404-P-MF-TLaC-sj

The course aims to present the current state of scientific knowledge about lying and truth-telling. We will also discuss the methods of veracity assessment and their accuracy. The main theories and results of the most essential research in the field will be presented. Classes will also include elements of workshops, during which students will have the opportunity to test their knowledge of cues to deception and veracity assessment skills.

Program:
1. Terms & conditions. Let's test (our abilities to detect lies and beliefs about cues to deception).
2. Truths about lying 1: what do we know about lying and its detection, what does it mean to lie, why and when do we lie
3. Truths about lying 2: types of lies, who lies
4. Behaviour of liars
5. Lie detection: methods and accuracy 1
6. Lie detection: methods and accuracy 2
7. Factors influencing lie detection 1
8. Factors influencing lie detection 2

Total student workload

Participation in classes: 15 hours Preparation for classes: 30 h

Learning outcomes - knowledge

(in Polish) Student: 1: Zna podstawowe definicje i metody badawcze z zakresu tematyki zajęć (K_W01, K_W04, K_W02, K_W22) 2. Zna koncepcje teoretyczne i kierunki badań kluczowe dla tematyki zajęć (K_W01, K_W17)

Learning outcomes - skills

(in Polish) Student: 1: Potrafi scharakteryzować omawiane podczas zajęć metody i je krytycznie ocenić (K_U01, K_U03, K_U04) 2. Potrafi odróżnić pseudo wiedzę na temat kłamstwa i jego wykrywania od wiedzy naukowej (K_U05) 3. Potrafi przygotować referat w języku angielskim (K_U09)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

(in Polish) Student 1: Potrafi dokonać analizy krytycznej artykułu naukowego (K_K01) 2. Potrafi krytycznie ocenić poziom własnej wiedzy na temat wskaźników kłamstwa i umiejętności oceny szczerości (K_K02, K_K06, K_K11) 2: Potrafi zaprezentować własne przemyślenia dotyczące omawianych na zajęciach zagadnień na forum grupy (K_K02, K_K05)

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- practical
- presentation of a paper

Prerequisites

Knowledge of English sufficient to enable discussion and reading of scientific literature

Course coordinators

Joanna Ulatowska

Assessment criteria

1. Students enrolled in this course will prepare a PP presentation of the results of a study described in a scientific paper. Apart from the description of a study (introduction, hypotheses, methods, results, discussion), the presentation should contain a critical paper analysis. Presenters should also prepare topics for discussion for the group (80% of grade). The order of presentations will be assigned randomly during the first meeting.
2. Taking part in discussions and classroom activities (20% of grade)
3. Regular attendance (missing 1 class session allowed).

Bibliography

Street, C. N. H. (2023). An Introduction to the Science of Deception and Lie Detection. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003045298

Vrij, A. (2008). Detecting lies and deceit: Pitfalls and opportunities (2nd ed.). John Wiley & Sons Ltd

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 2404-P-MF-TLaC-sj in USOSweb